Description
Old Fashioned Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that envelops you in warmth. This hearty dish features tender beef chuck simmered in a rich broth, perfectly complemented by vibrant carrots and Yukon gold potatoes. Ideal for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this stew not only satisfies your hunger but also creates cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return the beef to the pot and add carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and beef broth until everything is submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
- Discard bay leaves, taste for seasoning adjustments, and serve hot garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg